SFTI is located at the Boulder Municipal Airport - East of Foothills Parkway and North of Valmont Road. We're open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays, call (303) 530-0550 or stop in to visit with us.
Directions: From Foothills Parkway turn East on Valmont Rd, turn North on Airport Rd, follow Airport Rd. onto the airport grounds (watch for the airport signs to left turn). Turn left (West) when you come to the "T" in the road. SFTI is the first building on the right - 3324 Airport Road. Our front door is on the Southeast side of the building. Need directions? Use GoogleMaps function.
SPECIALTY FLIGHT TRAINING, INC.
Boulder Municipal Airport • 3324 Airport Road
Boulder, Colorado USA 80301
Tel: 303-530-0550
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SFTI Employees & SFTI Instructors
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Lonnie Hilkemeier
President,
Master/Gold Seal CFII, MEI,
Mountain Flight Proficiency
 CFAI
FAASTeam Representative
2005 Flight Instructor of the Year
FAA Northwest Mountain Region
and State of Colorado
Email Lonnie
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Senior Flight Instructor
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
"I was originally interested in physics/astrophysics, but after looking at schools like MIT and Boston College, I knew I wanted to be more than just a number. My high school counselor pointed me to CNCC in Rangely, CO, and that is where my aviation career all began. To this day, I can walk into that school and be greeted by NAME!
I originally was introduced to aviation when my wife gave me a discovery flight certificate at the Boulder Airport in a C152 in 1988. By 1990, I became a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI).
I am blessed that the majority of my flying has always been right here in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains! This intimate knowledge of Colorado topography and weather allows me and my staff to better help you.
I love instructing - it allows me to help others realize their lifelong dream! We hope you can experience the same personal care that molded my flight instruction style as you interact with all the SFTI staff ."
Updated February 2010
Joined SFTI staff: July 2001
First Flight Instructor Certificate: 1990
# of Instructional Hours Given: 3,000
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Tristan True
CFI, CFII
Tristan moved to upstate New York to marry her Army helicopter mechanic before he is deployed to Afghanistan.
May God bless both Wayne and Tristan in their new marriage and assignments!
We are actively looking for a replacement (if that is possible) to fill Tristan's place!
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Full-Time Flight Instructor
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
"At age 9, our family took a vacation to Florida. The plane ride was my favorite part of the whole trip. That trip inspired me to pursue a career in aviation with a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Flight through Arizona State University where I graduated Cum Laude.
I look forward to continuing my aviation experience by sharing my knowledge and love of aviation with others.
I decided to join the SFTI team due to the friendly, well-kept environment. I also knew that I would have the opportunity to learn from the experienced SFTI training staff. All of this will allow me to use my knowledge as a CFI to teach others who have a passion for aviation."
Updated February 2010
Joined SFTI staff: October 2009
First Flight Instructor Certificate: 2008
# of Instructional Hours Given: 100
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Lyn Dague
CFI, CFII, MEI, Tail Wheel,
Mountain Flight Proficiency
Email Lyn
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Part-Time Flight Instructor
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
"I started flying when I was in my 40s. I drove by the airport and saw the Learn to Fly sign, so I went in and asked about taking lessons. I had flown with friends and gotten a taste of flying through them.
Now I have over 8,000 hours of dual given as a flight instructor. I enjoy sitting in the right seat and teaching people how to fly."
Updated February 2010
Joined SFTI staff: July 2001
First Flight Instructor Certificate: 1983
# of Instructional Hours Given: 9500
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Sam McGlamery
CFI, CFII,
Mountain Flight Proficiency
Email Sam
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Part-Time Flight Instructor
Schedule: Available Saturday/Sunday and by appointment M-F
"I became interested in flying at the age of 14, when a friend of my father took me for a flight in his A36 Bonanza. My parents gave me a flight lesson for my 16th birthday and by the age of 17, I had my private pilot certificate.
I am just as enthusiastic about flying as I was back then. I still enjoy the beauty of flight and the excitement of a cross-country trip. What I enjoy most about flight instruction is the opportunity to experience the fun and rewarding experience of learning to fly with other people."
Updated February 2010
Joined SFTI staff: October 2003
First Flight Instructor Certificate: 2003
# of Instructional Hours Given: 450
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Lee Pinover
CFI, CFII, MEI
Mountain Flight Proficiency
CFAI
Email Lee
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Part-Time Flight Instructor
Schedule: Tuesdays, other days by appointment
"The Flying Bug bit me as a child, while spending time in and around aircraft with my father, a long-time aviator who flew Wacos and Stearman.
I learned to fly in the Denver area, long before DIA existed. This has allowed me to become quite familiar and aware of the unique challenges and rewards of Colorado Rocky Mountain flying.
I particularly enjoy mountain flying, and sharing with others the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that aviation offers."
Updated February 2010
Joined SFTI staff: July 2001
First Flight Instructor Certificate: 1998
# of Instructional Hours Given: 650
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